2Course Content

Unit 1: Health and safety

Know and understand how to make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

Identify ways to improve personal performance at work

Work effectively as part of a team

Understand salon roles, procedures and targets

Unit 2: Customer service

Identify and promote additional services or products that are available

Know the relevant legislation for the sale of goods

Maintain a successful reception area

Deal with enquires

Book appointments

Take payments

Unit 3: Manicure and pedicure services

Work safely and hygienically when providing manicure and pedicure treatments

Perform an effective client consultation

Understand contraindications and how they make restrict or prevent a treatment

Understand the anatomy and physiology that relates to manicure and pedicure

Understand manicure and pedicure services, techniques and products

Provide aftercare advice to clients

Practical Day:

Manicure and Pedicure:

A skilled educator will take you through the principle techniques of manicure and pedicure

You will then have to put your knowledge to practice and apply your own manicure and pedicure treatment

Nail polish application is covered during this practical

Health and safety, anatomy and physiology and contraindications will also be covered

3Other Information

Assessment

The theory part of this course will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which will be sent and marked by your tutor. Your coursework must be completed before you can proceed onto the practical day training.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and tutor support for the home study part of the course and will also need to attend a practical training day, in which you have a choice of over 20 centres to choose from throughout the UK in major cities.

Course Outcomes:

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).

The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.

The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.

The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.

ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.

For the practical day students will also receive a Salon Services manicure and pedicure Certificate accredited by Associated Beauty Therapists. This will give you 9 CPD points.

ABT Beauty Insurance provides total insurance solutions for beauticians, salons, students and other treatments at incredible rates. You will join over 12,000 other therapists and be part of the UK’s leading membership and insurance provider.

4Q&As

Your Questions Answered

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

No previous skills or knowledge is needed to enrol onto this course. You will receive a kit which will be delivered to you when you are booked onto this practical. You need to bring this with you on the day.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This course is truly flexible and adaptable around your lifestyle.

How do I arrange my practical day?

Once you have passed your written assignments, you may book your practical day. You have the choice of over 20 centres to choose from to take your practical training days. Simply call us whenever you're ready and we'll help arrange this for you. Your practical day does require a kit, which is why we will send this out to you once you are booked onto your practical day.

What’s included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support

Dedicated student support

One day practical training

Assignment marking and feedback

FREE CV writing service

FREE Totum discount card (formerly NUS Extra card)

FREE Practical day kit (This will be sent out to you when you have booked your practical day)

Comprehensive study guide*

Open Study College pen and highlighter*

Student study planner*

Student notebook*

Document wallet*

* Not included with the online study option

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue your certification based on your coursework and practical sessions.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It’s not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That’s not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.